Cowboy Butter Chicken: Easy Recipe for Flavorful Family Dinners
Enjoy a delicious Cowboy Butter Chicken that’s quick to make and perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken thighs
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, mix melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add the chicken thighs to the bowl and coat well with the butter mixture.
- Place the chicken in a baking dish and pour any remaining butter mixture over the top.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Serve with rice or vegetables for a complete meal.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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